"Is any common ground shared by yuppies and the homeless, or by Dan Quayle and advocates of gay rights? To these and other questions, Paul C. Light's book provides some provocative answers." —Andrew Hacker, New York Times Book Review

The generation of those born between 1946 and 1964 already makes up an overwhelming 60 percent of the electorate. Faced with a shrinking future, this diverse group confronts daunting challenges. Here is an in-depth look at this generation’s situation and some of its options.